6.1.3 Inner vs outer planets

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter

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Why are Mars's volcanoes larger than those on Earth?

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Because Mars has no moving tectonic plates.

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What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

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Asteroid Belt

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What is a Gas Giant?

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A large planet with a deep and massive gaseous atmosphere; less dense than a terrestrial planet.

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Why don't the outer planets have a separate atmosphere?

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Because the planet's composition is the same as the atmosphere.

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Name the four inner planets.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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Name the four outer planets.

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the main characteristic of terrestrial planets?

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They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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What is the main characteristic of gas giants?

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They are composed mostly of gases and have no solid surface.

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn.